In reading we are currently reading Children of the Wild West to tie into our studies of Westward Expansion and our Pioneers simulation. We are also in the last 2 weeks now of the lit circles students have been participating in. As we wrap those books up we will be completing ABC books and novel tests towards the end of the month.
The Pioneers final test will be on Wednesday (4/12). Students should use their packets, assignments, and pop quiz to study the material.
Once we have wrapped up our studies on Westward Expansion, we will be moving into both reading and science units on Ecosystems!
We have many rehearsals coming up for the 5th Grade Musical. Here is the schedule from Mr. Deptula:
REHEARSALS
Tuesday, April 11th - 9:15-10:10am
Thursday, April 13th - 10:30-11:45am
Monday, April 17th - 9:15-10:10am
Tuesday, April 18th - 9:30-11am
SHOWTIMES
Wednesday, April 19th @ 2:25pm and 7pm
Please remember that World of Work permission slips are due on Thursday of this week. We need as many chaperones as possible, so please consider being a part of this fun day (Friday, April 28th)!! :)
There is no school on Friday (4/14) for Good Friday.
The Just Move it Challenge is on Saturday, April 22nd. I know I'll be there shuffling along the 5K route and I hope to see many of you there, as well! Here is the info from Dryden about the event: Click here to view the video created by Miss Wilson and Mrs. Hernandez encouraging our students, staff and families to participate.
The elementary school with highest percentage of families participating gets to display the coveted shoe trophy at their school.
Registration, Volunteering, and Event Details: http://www.jmichallenge.org
Questions? Contact Race Director, Kate Ingenmunson-[email protected]
5th Grade has our last round of MAP testing for the year on Monday, April 24th @ 10:15 and Tuesday, April 25th @ 2:25.
Please be sure to check the Dryden newsletter and this website for all the updates and info about all the events coming up! And as always, let me know if you have any questions! I'll leave you with a few pics from our Basketball Shoot-out last month!